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From: Henry Halboth
Date: 2008 Jul 10, 21:15 -0700
From: Henry Halboth
Date: 2008 Jul 10, 21:15 -0700
Hi all, Further to my 5753 on the subject, and refering specifically to comments made regarding sextants, it is to be noted with interest that two (2) c. 1850s instruments, having bone arcs and bone verniers, were recently offered for sale on eBay and commanded, in my opinion, high prices; one of these sextants apparently could be read to only 30 seconds of arc, although it otherwise appeared in pretty good shape. George's comments in 5764, as well as his change in subject are both appreciated, however, it was not my intent to enter into an extended discussion on Wooden Sextants; the greatest number of such instruments were probably made in England by early manufacturers of record - two being noted in my post and, at least, some are available for inspection in the museums of that country, as well as being referenced in navigational texts, including as late as Norie's 1839 edition. A search of the internet will provide many refernces and pictures, although one has to spend much time and effort in the search. Regards, Henry --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Navigation List archive: www.fer3.com/arc To post, email NavList@fer3.com To , email NavList-@fer3.com -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
